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Dispatch Democrat

Location

Ukiah, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1939

Page

3

Cowgirl Party Hike Planned by Campfire Units

A Friday evening round up party is planned for January 20 at the municipal clubhouse by the Quathacut Campfire Girls with a cowgirl theme. Members may invite a guest. Mia J. L. Chelll leads planning with Allen Claire Wil Way Appointed and Marllyh Brown and Frances Robunda preparing the program. The youth will assist with refreshments and group dancing.

Quathacut Mia J&. L. Chelll Allen Claire Wil+ Way Committeds Marllyh Brown Frances Robunda

Community Christian services and Bible study schedule

A local church invites participation in a Sunday Bible lesson at 9:45 a.m. and a Way of the Cross service at 2:30 p.m. A midweek Bible study and devotion occurs Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The Christian Science Church presents the Life subject with sermons and scripture including John 1 4 and Proverbs 12 28.

Gene Christian Science Church Leston Leson God

Club Art Exhibit Opens and Annual Dinner Bridge Set

The Satur day Afternoon club opened a art exhibit titled The Language of Art with a January 7 inaugural for members. Lectures by Florence Owen and talks on California missions and Treas ure Teland oil exhibit followed. The annual January 26 dinner bridge with prizes and games was announced, with reservations through Mrs. B. W. James.

B. W. James Telephonia Louis Hildreth Uskd California Missions San Juan

Guest Speaker Complimented At Birthday Shower

Mrs Julia Shinn of Niles was honored as guest speaker before the Presbyterian and Missionary Society. She reviewed her Alaska trip in a vivid talk while two instrumental duets opened the afternoon. Tea, green and white decor, and handkerchief gifts highlighted a warm birthday tribute with school friends and local professionals in attendance.

Moat Niles Alaska Redwood Mendocino Humboldt Mra Julia Shinn Shinn Presbyterian and Missionary Socletien John Stowe Bradford Scott Whispering Hope C. W. Bradford Mra. Shinn Tenhower George Lee Vevoda Evelyn Tingarron Evelyn George Lee Inga Max Stowe Med George P. Anderson Ordongtown

Dinner Bridge Date Changed To January 25

The Satur day Afternoon club moves its dinner-bridge from January 28 to Wednesday evening January 25 due to Robert I. Sharp’s Missouri trip. The forum remains January 26 with dinner at 6:45. Oak and Church Streets clubrooms host contract and auction bridge with prizes for all.

J. H. Hansen Robert I. Sharp Missouri Sharp That Inc Oak and Church Streets

Jitterbug Club Formed by Local Eighth Graders

The Jitterbugs, an eighth grade group, gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Lon Gibson's home for a bi monthly dancing party. They follow a 7 30 to 10 30 schedule with a clean up committee to restore the home. Members include Batty Heryford Irla Tull Delma Thomas Gloria Ollgon Helen Balls Rodney Zimmerman Harvey Slocum Roger Smith Gerald Cox Dwight Gibson Gerry Measick was a guest.

Lon Gibson Batty Heryford Irla Tull Delma Thomas Gloria Ollgon Helen Balls Rodney Zimmerman Harvey Slocoum Roger Smith Gerald Cox Dwight Gibson Gerry Measick

Kingsley Chapter to Convene Meeting in January

Kingsley Chapter Order of Eastern Star will meet next Monday January 16 at the Masonic Temple with Worthy Matron Katherine Martin presiding. Mrs Loretta Hopper chairs the refreshment committee for the gathering.

Kingsley Chapter Order of Eastern Ltd Masonic Temple Katherine Martin Loretta Hopper

Annual Father-Son Scout Banquet Plans

The Mothers Auxiliary of the Boy Scouts of America will meet at the municipal clubhouse on Wednesday at two o'clock to discuss preparations for the annual Father and Son banquet. The event, marking the United States Scouting anniversary on February 8, is held in Ukiah and aims to improve on past success with active auxiliary involvement.

Mother's Auxiliary Boy Scouts of America Ukiah United States

Informal Party Marks C. H. Hinds Birthday

Mrs Curt H Hinds hosted an informal Monday evening gathering with friends to celebrate her husband C H Hinds birthday. The social hour was followed by refreshments with guests including Mr and Mrs W H Messick Mr and Mrs Will Van Dyke Mr and Mrs Roy Richey Mr and Mrs Ted Hinds Mr and Mrs Russell Molander Mrs Anna Terry and Mr and Mrs Hinds.

Curt H. Hinds W. H. Messick Will van Dyke Mra Roy Richey Ted Hinds Russell Molander Anna Terry Hinds

Van Allens Enroute to Southern Cities

Dr and Mrs L K Van Allen plan a week long holiday trip to Los Angeles area visiting relatives in California. They will spend time with their daughter and son in law Dr and Mrs J B Powers in San Jose before returning to Ukiah around January 17.

L. K. van Allen Los Angeles van Allen San Diego San Hernardino Drv Mra J. B. Powers San Jose van Allena Ukiah

Four young women tour San Francisco for a day

A party of four young women motored to San Francisco for the day on Wednesday. Included were Mrs. Lucille Witdberger, Mia Ruby Orr, Mrs. Blanche Minsau, and Miss Marguerite LeBastie. Wither Sharp of the Ent River Park and Lodge was in Ukiah on Wednesday.

San Francisco Lucille Witdberger Mia Ruby Orr Blanche Minsau Misa Marguerite LeBastie Wither Sharp Ent River Park Ukiah

Stag Party for Ukiah Groom to Wed in Ellensburg

William T. Patten of Ukiah was honored at a San Francisco stag party with a card tablé and poker chips as friends gathered to wish the groom-to-be well Harold Wilson brother of the bride-to-be arrived from Washington to attend Patton’s festivities Patton and Misa Jeanne Phyliss Wilson plan to wed January 17 at Grace Episcopal church Ellensburg and will reside in Ukiah after a honeymoon trip Patton works in the Shell Oil Co office in Ukiah and has many local friends.

William T. Patten San Francisco Patton Harold Wilson Washington Mia Aring C. Patton John L. Patton Misa Jeanne Phyliss Wilson Ellensburg Grace Ukiah

River Union Audience Hears Timely Address on Fair

River Union school hours at Tal rringé drew a capacity crowd Tuesday afternoon as Mrs Olive E Busch spoke on the Pageant of the Pacific and the Golden Gate International Exposition. Upper grades attended, student art displayed, and a benefit entertainment was planned. Decorations and tree reflected careful workmanship. teachers Jamison Byrnes Owans led the event. Refreshments on a pink and white decorated table.

Jamison Margaret Byrnes Florence Owans

Grace Toles Father Return from Holiday Trips

Miss Grace Toles and her father Frank Toles returned last evening from a holiday trip guests of Miss Toles' uncle Mr. and Mrs. F. W. McCracken in Vernalis with Alan Toles. Mise Toles to Fromno to visit Rev. Warren A. Bonnet while Grace visited relatives in Vieallo. Mr. McCracken accompanied them to Ukiah and will depart tonight for Vernalis.

Grace Toles Frank Toles Miss Toles F. W. McCracken Vernalis Alan Toles Mise Toles Fromno Warren A. Bonnet Ms. Toles Vieallo Ukiah McCracken

Starke Shower At Mrs. Pike Home Delights Guests

A friendly Methodist church social afternoon honored Mrs. Cecil Starke whose home recently burned. Five women and guests gathered at Mrs. Mark Pike’s house with spring decorations and narciastis centerpieces. Tea hosts were Mrs. F. R. Leonard and Mrs. Frank Wilson, with Mrs. George W. Davis helping host.

Methodist Church Mark Pike Cecil Starke Pike F. R. Leonard Frank Wilson George W. Davis

Couple Married in Methodist Parsonage Rites

Earl M. Ford of Branscomb and Rosa Maxine Tune of Coalinga wed in a 1 pm service at the Methodist parsonage officiated by Rev. Mark Pike. Witnesses were Mrs. Heath Angelo of Branscomb and Mrs. Ruth B. Rowlands of Alameda. The teal frock bride wore a cyclamen corsage and the couple will reside in Branscomb with relatives visiting in the Bay Area.

Methodist Earl M. Ford Branscomb Rosa Maxine Tune Coalinga Mark Pike Heath Angelo Ruth B. Rowlands Alameda Angelo Rowlands Bay District

Swartebaker Gibson Marriage Application Filed

In Uliah January 9 a marriage application was filed by John Ken neth Swartebaker and Marian Faith Gibson both of Fort Bragg.

Swartebaker

Gilmore Gilmore engagement announced in Richmond reunion

Miss Katherine Gilmore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. Gilmore of Ukiah and formerly of Anderson, is engaged to BN: perl H. Bibbene of Redding. The engagement was revealed at a family reunion in Richmond. Families attending included the groom’s parents from San Francisco and Roy and Jean Gilmore of Redding. No wedding date set. likely early summer.

Loos Hbar Minseee Gilmore Tor Ahd B. Glimore Atder- Ht Ukiah Perl H. Bibbena Redding OH. Blevina Richmond Marotia H. Glimore Ukith B. F. Bibbehe An- Gerson R. L. Mercado San Francisco Roy Gilmore Jean Gilmore Kelly Field Texas Mércsdo Blevina Aistern

Catholic Sodality Elects 1989 Officers

The Young Ladies' Sodality of the Catholic Church elected its 1989 staff of officers. Madeleine Fansion was named president, Jane Tanard vice-president, and Id Locatelli secretary-treasurer. Meeting at Jacqueline Hopkins home on South Spring Street with Father Raphael Quinn present. Miss Fanalow to host next meeting on January 24.

Young Ladies’ Sodality Catholic Church Margaret Bordeasa Jacqueline Hopkins South Spring Street Conklin Madeleine Fansion Jane Tanard Id Locatelli Father Raphael Quinn Janet Isnard Ida Locatelli Madeleine Fairslow Flora Brown Gemma Parcell Jeanne Pierson Margaret Vasarinck Tillleughetty Margaret Foster Margaret , Bardessa Angie Martinelli Annie Magzxzotti Armida Mazzotti Gertrude Dellz Donia Magni Louise Baccagno Miss Fanalow

Repreagpiniave Group Forms Crowd at Luncheon

A large crowd attended the Tuesday luncheon at the municipal clubhouse, the biggest since the series began, with about 40 women including golfers, businesswomen, and social groups. Mrs W D Held hosted the Tuesday Bridge club with members and guest Miss Jesale Dowell. reservations are requested with committee contacts for next week's affair.

Mra. W. D. 1 Bridge Club Misdames Lon Gibson W. C. Faught Ida Harris Brown Lorena Stout E. W. James E. W. Dutton Jesale Dowell

Installation and Dinner Set By Rebekahs

Cornelia Rebekah lodge No 205 planned installation of officers for January 23, preceded by a dinner. Noble Grand Opal Burke presided as routine business was transacted. Grace Williams Lella Williams and Opal Burke arranged support service with Emily Miller and Ross Jamison named to organize the dinner.

39 Season Opens In Ukiah Job's Daughters

The first meeting of the year and the presiding officer's first time in the Honored Queen role marked Ukiah Bethel Order of Job's Daughters Monday night. Routine business was transacted and the next bimonthly program will be a combined business and social affair.

Christine Smith Ukiah Bethel Order of Job

Bration dealer Forrest Hughes undergoes appendectomy

Forrest Hughes a well known Studebaker dealer was operated on for appendicitis at Ukiah General hospital Saturday afternoon around five o'clock.

Forrest Hughes Studebaker Ukiah General Hospital

Boston Opera Boy Turned Film Composer Jimmy McHugh

Born July 10 1893 in Boston Jimmy McHugh rose from opera house intern to Hollywood film composer. He partnered with Al Dubin on early Tin Pan Alley hits and later wrote songs for stars like Lily Pons Deanna Durbin and Joan Crawford while keeping Puccini as his favorite composer.

Immy Moigh New York Holly Niywood Vanaf Imiuy Opera Hodee New England Conservatory of Music Boston Jimmy Larry Bay State Eddy Duchin Rat Bearls al Dubin Philadelphia Tin Pan Alley American Sobiety of Composers McHugh Cotton Music Features & P Dorothy Fields Lew Fields Revie Lewife Blackbirds Hollywood Opera House Lily Pons Deanna Durbin Bobby Breen Alice Faye Joan Crawford Puccini Boston Opera House George Ershwin Voto Syndicate

Art Exhibit Draws Wide County Interest

The Saturday Afternoon club presents The Language of Art with daily afternoon showings and evening hours, drawing crowds from county residents. Teachers have started classes based on reproductions of famous works, with the series closing Saturday at nine. A January 30 start features Watercolor Oil painting drawing and printmaking techniques, titled Picture Making Processes, secured from the San Francisco Museum of Art Extension Program for Art Enjoyment, led by Mrs. Irving M. Brazier.

Birthday Party for Isabelle Frey at Hansen Home

Mrs. Isabelle Frey was guest of honor at a surprise party arranged by Mrs. Dorothy Hansen Saturday afternoon. Games followed by a refreshment service. Guests included Mesdames Juna Brush Veltha Burke Olive Crawford Patricia Buchholz Connie Dennen Ida Richardson Mar joria Meek Kathleen Kneeland Evelyn Santos Miss Marguerite LeBastie the hostess and honor guest Mrs. Juan Manning and Miss Julia Brogrgi were unable to attend.

Mra Isabelle Frey Dorothy Hansen Hansen Mrs. Frey Mesdames Juna Brush Veltha Burke Olive Crawford Patricia Buchholz Connie Dennen Ida Richardson Marjoria Meek Kathleen Kneeland Evelyn Santos Marguerite LeBastie Juan Manning Julia Brogrgi

Local Grand Officers Attend Joint Rebekah Odd Fellows Install

Cornelia Rebekah lodge No 205 Ukiah sent local grand officers to a joint installation in Willits for Rebekah and Odd Fellows staffs from Willits Cahto lodge and Laytonville Odd Fellows. The Saturday event at Willits hall followed a Hotel Van turkey dinner. Attendees included Jewyl Stipp Catherine Sloper Emily Miller May Beckley Beatrice Sweat Amy David Wella Williams and Grace Wil Hama, with Ukiah members C F Adams Walter David Nat Bockley and George David.

Cornelia Rebekah Lodge No Ukiah Rebekah Odd Fellow Willits Odd Fellows of Laytonville

The Singing Mothers Choral Gains Wide Acclaim

Marin county P T A chorus known as The Singing Mothers receives rising praise from Blarin county music lovers and will be featured at San Rafael Day during the Golden Gate Exposition on June 9. The 18 member Marin group represents all area communities and trains quickly under Mrs O H McNeill.

Singing Mothers Marin County Blarin County San Rafael Golden Gate International Exposition P. T. A. Council Lake and Mendocino Mothersingers Laytonville O. H. McNeill Ina. Branson Mendocino County

Stanford Classmates Renew Old Ties at Busch Home

Frank Compton and two children visited District Attorney and Mrs. James E. Busch on Sunday. Compton, a Stanford classmate, had not seen Busch for eight years and now lives in Pennsylvania while working as a designer for General Electric.

Frank Compton James E. Busch Busch Compton Stanford University General Electric Corporation Pennsylvania

Central P T A Plans Magazine Article Discussion

Harmonious Cooperation an excerpt from the Parent Teacher magazine will be presented to Central P T A members Friday afternoon by Mrs C C Mc Farling. The meeting will be held at Mrs Herbert Singley residence and called to order at three o clock by Mrs Clyde Richey.

Central P. T. A C. C. McFarling Herbert Singley Clyde Richey

Hooked Rug Club Meets at Elledge Home

Members of the hooked rug club gathered Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Joseph Elledge. The group includes Mrs M. D. York Will Van Dyke Russell Melander Chris Beckley Carl H Hinds C B Myszka J C Thomson Hale Prather A R Stelen and the hostess.

Hooked Rug Mre Joseph Elledge Masdames M. D. York Will van Dyke Russell Melander Chris Beckley Carl H. Hinds C. 8. Myszka J. C. Thomson Hale Prather A. R. Stelen R. H. Dawson

German Couple in America for Golden Wedding

Mr and Mrs Robert Zapf from Bremen Germany visit Ukiah to celebrate their golden wedding on February 26. They are parents of Mrs Herman Mattern whom they have not seen for 18 years. They arrived in San Francisco January 4 after sailing November 26 via the Panama Canal. The couple were met by the Matterns and Miss Hannah Ziegler. Their visa or passage remains valid for two years, allowing an indefinite visit.

Robert Zapf Ukiah Bremen Gemany Herman Mattern Matterns Zapf San Francisco the Matterns Hannah Ziegler Panama Canal Zapfa

Talented Singer Heads to Radio Audition in San Francisco

Miss Lulu Cook, a talented local singer and pianist, drove to San Francisco Tuesday with her mother Mrs. R. Cook to audition for Benny Walker Amateur Hour. Friends back her, confident in her musical future.

Lulu Cook San Francisco Benny Walker Miss Cook R. Cook Ayecesa

Week End Festivities At Capital Attract Oklahans

Mr and Mrs R O Foster well known Talmage merchants attended the Governors Inaugural Ball in Sacramento Friday evening returning Saturday morning Mr and Mrs Kenneth Busch were among local people who motored to the capital for the Oleon barbecue Saturday

R. O. Foster Sacramento Kenneth Busch Capital

Couple Wed in Bay Area Presbyterian Parsonage

Cyrus Ralph Street of San Francisco married Maxine Valeska Thiem of Vallejo in a Saturday eight o'clock ceremony at the Presbyterian parsonage conducted by Dr. Richard A. Van der Las. The couple then returned to the bay district after a trip to Ukiah for the ceremony.

Cyrus Ralph Street San Francisco Maxine Valeska Thiem Vallejo Presbyterian Parsonage Richard A. van der Las Bay District Ukiah

Koski Mankinen marriage in Ukiah

In Ukiah on January 7, Henry Koski and Lizzie Margaret Mankinen both of Fort Bragg were joined in marriage by a officiant named Henry Koski.

Koski-Mankinen Ukiah Henry Koski Lizzie Margaret Mankinen Fort Bragg

Church Session and Worship with Van der Las Sermon

Church session at 9 45 a m features an engaging program. Morning worship at 11 a m includes Dr Van der Las speaking on The Divine Weaver at the Loom. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 15 p m with Barbara Scott leading a devotional on The Person I Would Like to Be. An new study plan replaces the Bible quiz. All young people invited.

van der Las Christian Endeavor Barbara Scott

First Baptist Church Schedules Worship and Bible Study

Leonard G. Brown pastors a program featuring Bible school at 9:45 a.m. with classes for all ages, morning worship at 11:00, B P U at 6:45 with junior senior and adult groups, evening service at 7:30 with a gospel message, and a midweek prayer service and Bible study on Wednesday at 7:48 p.m. Come and worship with us.

First Baptist Church Leonard G. Brown

Boonville and Catholic Services Schedule Notices

Boonville Pentecostal Assembly led by Pastor G Akers posts service times Wednesday and Friday at 7 80 p m Sunday worship at 10 a m evangelistic meeting at 7 30 p m Catholic notices list Mass times across multiple churches including Albertinum Convent Weat Perkins St St Mary's First Birthday and other parishes with dates of the month and varying times. Also notes Father Adrian Sharkey and assistants and family visit plus a death on Tuesday conclusions mention a San Francisco visit and a Christmas week arrival.

Boonville Pentecostal Assembly G. Akers Albertinum Convent Weat Perkins St. Mary's Church Calpella St. Francis’ Rancheris Matsa State Hospital Hopland Indian Rancherias St. Dominic's St, Joseph's St. Patrick's

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